Ardha Matsyendrasana (Sanskrit: अर्धमत्स्येन्द्रासन), Half Lord of the Fishes Pose, Half Spinal Twist Pose or Vakrasana is an asana that usually appears as a seated spinal twist with many variations, and is one of the twelve basic asanas in many systems of Hatha Yoga. This asana … Read more
Ratha Saptami (Sanskrit: रथसप्तमी or Magha Saptami) is a hindu festival related to SUN, which is worshipped as God in vedic tradition. Infact, SUN is a prominent god in many cultures and religions across the world. This is celebrated on seventh day (Sapthami) in the bright … Read more
Gomukhasana or Cow Face Pose is a Yogasana whose ultimate position of legs looks like the face of a cow. The name comes from the Sanskrit words Go (गो, Go) meaning “cow“, Mukha (मुख, mukha) meaning “head” or “mouth“. The word Go also means “light“, so … Read more
In Sanskrit, supta (सुप्त) means ‘reclined‘, Vajra means ‘thunderbolt‘ and asana means ‘posture’. This is mainly useful in improving the digestive system and boosting our stamina. Although there are 14 variations in this supta vajrasana, practicing one and mastering it is enough to tone your body. … Read more
The focus of these asanas is to create flexibility while controlling your breath. This flexibility and control will help you gain height on many levels. However, these methods will work only if your age allows you to grow naturally. After certain age (around 21-22) height growth … Read more
Kakasana, the crow pose got its name because in this posture, the posture of a cawing crow – with the body’s weight supported on the elbows and hands and the head thrust well forward. One of the most valuable balancing poses, the Crow or Kakasana is … Read more